Press Release: 07/22/15

SIA Commends Launch of Congressional Semiconductor Caucus

CAUCUS WILL INFORM CONGRESS ON STRENGTHENING SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY AND AMERICA WASHINGTON—July 22, 2015—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today commended the launch of…

Press Release: 07/06/15

Global Semiconductor Sales Increase Five Percent in May

…percent compared to last May to lead all regional markets. All monthly sales numbers are compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization and represent a three-month moving average….

Blog: 12/03/14

What is a Multi-Component Semiconductor (MCO)?

…ICs. Must be multi-component: In addition to an IC, and MCO must include one or more semiconductor component like a sensor, oscillator or resonator. The list of components that make…

Blog: 05/15/14

Global Semiconductor Industry Urges ITA Expansion Breakthrough at APEC Trade Meeting

…seeks expanded coverage for new and innovative semiconductor products, including multi-component semiconductors (MCOs). MCOs comprise a growing share of the global semiconductor market, and will be key to continued growth…

Blog: 02/28/13

Expansion of Key Trade Agreement Should be a Top Priority

Earlier this month, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) completed an investigation into the proposed expansion of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA), which promotes fair and open trade by providing…

Blog: 07/27/23

The State of the Industry Report Highlights Challenges and Opportunities Facing U.S. Chip Industry

…of another, they would reach higher into the sky than the maximum cruising altitude for commercial aircraft. As chip demand rises, countries around the world have been ramping up government…

Blog: 03/29/17

Semiconductors Remain Export Leader for U.S. in 2016

…3 percent. In addition, semiconductors continued to be the number one electronics product export in 2016, well ahead of computer equipment, telephones, communications equipment, and other well-known electronics. It is…

Press Release: 01/29/20

USMCA Signing is Big Win for Semiconductor Industry

…represents U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing, design, and research, with members accounting for approximately 95 percent of U.S. semiconductor company sales. “Today’s signing of legislation to implement the USMCA is…

Blog: 05/06/15

SIA Joins Effort to Develop International Anti-counterfeiting Curriculum for Customs Officers

…curriculum will be offered by the International IP Crime Investigators College in online modules free to customs officers from any nation. Much of the training will focus on the public…

Blog: 07/02/20

Growth-Based Incentives, Not Tariffs, Will Strengthen U.S. Chip Manufacturing and Leadership

…outside the United States. High tariffs will not compel companies to abandon these fixed-cost assets and efficient supply chains that have enabled U.S. global leadership in this highly competitive, R&D-intensive…

Blog: 04/08/22

SIA Highlights Low Risk of Forced Labor in Semiconductor Supply Chains

…– as a high-priority enforcement area. SIA supports global efforts to ensure the semiconductor supply chain remains free of forced labor, while at the same time ensuring that the UFLPA…

Blog: 05/14/19

Second-Place America? New Report Highlights Mounting Global Competition for Technology Leadership

America’s competitive edge is at risk, as China and other competing countries take bold steps aimed at surpassing the U.S. as the global technology leader, according to a report released…